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Manchester City firm favourites to sign West Brom’s Jonny Evans, second bid made

Manchester City are hopeful that they can strengthen their defensive options, with West Brom centre-back Jonny Evans reportedly at the top of their shortlist. They’ve made a £25m bid for the 29-year-old. Continue reading “Manchester City firm favourites to sign West Brom’s Jonny Evans, second bid made”

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Southampton confirm Hoedt capture, van Dijk set to stay

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Southampton have completed the £15.5m signing of Lazio centre-back Wesley Hoedt, who arrives at a time when compatriot Virgil van Dijk has made his intentions clear that he’d like to leave the Saints for an upgrade.

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Pellegrino warns van Dijk: No player is bigger than the club

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has warned star defender Virgil van Dijk that no player is bigger than the club, following the centre-back’s transfer request earlier this week.

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Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Giroud heads late winner in seven-goal thriller on opening night

Alexandre Lacazette’s well-taken header to score on his Premier League debut after less than two minutes, and Arsenal were in dreamland. For once, they would cruise to a comfortable win on the opening weekend, surely? Wrong. Unsurprisingly. Continue reading “Arsenal 4-3 Leicester City: Giroud heads late winner in seven-goal thriller on opening night”

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Watford complete signing of Brazil u20 forward Richarlison for £11.5m on five-year deal

Watford have completed the signing of Fluminense forward Richarlison for a fee believed to be £11.5m, as Marco Silva makes important steps to boosting his frontline ahead of the new campaign. Continue reading “Watford complete signing of Brazil u20 forward Richarlison for £11.5m on five-year deal”

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Scout Report: Ainsley Maitland-Niles | Arsenal’s versatile prospect

Arsene Wenger announced that along with 17-year-old winger Reiss Nelson, Ainsley Maitland-Niles would feature more regularly in the senior side next season early last month.

It was a refreshing boost for the club after a poor season and one which has provided both, especially Maitland-Niles, a golden opportunity to excel after first making his debut in their UEFA Champions League victory over Galatasaray during the 2014/15 campaign.

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Tammy Abraham eager to prove his worth – all over again with Swansea

After netting 23 goals in the Championship for an underperforming Bristol City last season, Tammy Abraham has his sights set on replicating success in-front of goal for Swansea in the top flight.

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Remembering Benito Carbone’s moment of magic

Hindsight, they say, is 20/20. If not for a few decisions which led him to different moves during his time in England, Benito Carbone would be more widely appreciated as a legendary figure today. He could’ve created more memorable moments, too.

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Five Premier League youngsters who need a loan spell this summer

With over a month left until the transfer window closes, here are five youngsters at different Premier League clubs who’d benefit from a loan spell away from their current sides and why.   Continue reading “Five Premier League youngsters who need a loan spell this summer”